Crime Rate in Hoxton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoxton West

The total recorded crimes in Hoxton West, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoxton West crime rate of 0.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hoxton West, encompassing approximately 184,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
Hoxton West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cranwood Street with total crimes: 14
  • Charles Square with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hoxton West?

To understand the safety of Hoxton West, we need to analyze Hoxton West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Hoxton West reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1,175 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoxton West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, Hoxton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,872 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoxton West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Hoxton West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hoxton West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hoxton West has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Hoxton West crimes were 1,175. The crime rate of Hoxton West in 2024 was 6.38 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoxton West were around 1,872 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.17 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoxton West)CrimesRank (Hoxton West)CrimesRank (Hoxton West)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch418 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central287 21,562 42,699 2
Homerton244 41,635 22,507 4
Dalston265 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick229 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields236 51,257 52,024 7
Springfield181 91,045 92,133 6
Lea Bridge181 71,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down181 8993 111,437 16
Victoria146 15879 141,740 10
Clissold165 141,020 101,546 13
Hackney Downs181 10948 121,549 12
Haggerston133 17783 171,562 11
Brownswood175 12704 191,181 19
King's Park133 18908 131,526 14
De Beauvoir165 13813 151,306 17
Stoke Newington145 16801 161,451 15
Shacklewell104 20753 181,200 18
Cazenove107 19498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West66 21600 20668 21

Hoxton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202535
May 202533
April 202532
March 202525
February 202529
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202428
September 202426
August 202416

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202541
May 202530
April 202529
March 202531
February 202528
January 202532
December 202428
November 202435
October 202433
September 202424
August 202440

A total of 430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202550
May 202542
April 202546
March 202527
February 202519
January 202513
December 202431
November 202427
October 202450
September 202444
August 202447

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 202416
November 202410
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20258
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 202516
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 202419
October 202416
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202520
April 202513
March 202510
February 202512
January 202516
December 202415
November 202410
October 202420
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202511
April 20258
March 202512
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202420
October 202418
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hoxton West in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hoxton West postcode area is presented below.

1. Cranwood Street (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Charles Square (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person7
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Cherbury Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Vince Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
6. Rushton Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Bletsoe Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
9. Green Mews (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mintern Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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